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Transportation careers can be entered by if you possess certain qualities that may be beneficial to your desired career. There are a variety of careers in the transportation field that you can choose from. In order to become a transportation professional, you will need to obtain specific skills through a higher education program. Possessing the right characteristics and traits as well as skills and knowledge can help you pursue a career in the transportation industry.

*Careers
Becoming a professional in the field of transportation can be done if you wish to enter a career as a heavy machinery operator, mechanic, manager, pilot, truck driver, or locomotive engineer. Pursuing one of these professional careers will require that you obtain a higher education and have characteristics and traits that are beneficial to your chosen career. As a transportation professional you will work to ensure that airplanes, cars, trucks, and other automotives are in proper working order. You can also operate the various modes of transportation through employment with a number of businesses or you can start your own company. Successful careers can be pursued if you have an interest in the field and the desire to succeed.

*Required Qualities
There are certain qualities and traits that are required in order for you to enter into a professional transportation career. In order to seek professional employment in the field, you need to be flexible, responsible and alert. You also need to have good communication skills, have the ability to work independently, be courteous, and follow instructions. With these personal qualities, you can seek a professional career in the industry. Combining your individual traits and characteristics with the skills you obtain through training will help you pursue the career and future you desire.

*Personality
When looking to pursue a professional career in the transportation industry, you will need to have a certain type of personality. You can become the professional you long to be if you have a personality like ESTP (Extraverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving), ISTP (Introverted Sensing Thinking Perceiving), or INTP (Introverted Intuitive Thinking Perceiving). You may be required to obtain a certificate, license, or degree in addition to your personality and traits, in order to succeed. Degrees can be completed at several levels including the master, associate, and bachelor degree level. Training can last several months to six years depending on the desired career and will allow you to utilize your characteristics and individual personality.

When looking to pursue a career in transportation, you will need to have the right qualities and skills. Specializing in an area like water, land, or air transportation can be done once you complete the needed training. Accredited schools offer transportation degree programs in order to help you prepare for a successful career within the industry. Obtaining additional information about careers, training, and the characteristics that are needed to succeed, can be done by contacting an accredited educational program.

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